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Fentanyl and Sudden Death—A Postmortem Perspective for Diagnosing and Predicting Risk
Diagnostics, 14 (2024), 17; 1995. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14171995
Strenja, Ines; Dadić-Hero, Elizabeta; Perković, Manuela; Šoša, Ivan

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Strenja, I., Dadić Hero, E., Perković, M. & Šoša, I. (2024). Fentanyl and Sudden Death—A Postmortem Perspective for Diagnosing and Predicting Risk. Diagnostics, 14. (17). doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14171995

Strenja, Ines, et al. "Fentanyl and Sudden Death—A Postmortem Perspective for Diagnosing and Predicting Risk." Diagnostics, vol. 14, no. 17, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14171995

Strenja, Ines, Elizabeta Dadić Hero, Manuela Perković and Ivan Šoša. "Fentanyl and Sudden Death—A Postmortem Perspective for Diagnosing and Predicting Risk." Diagnostics 14, no. 17 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14171995

Strenja, I., et al. (2024) 'Fentanyl and Sudden Death—A Postmortem Perspective for Diagnosing and Predicting Risk', Diagnostics, 14(17). doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14171995

Strenja I, Dadić Hero E, Perković M, Šoša I. Fentanyl and Sudden Death—A Postmortem Perspective for Diagnosing and Predicting Risk. Diagnostics [Internet]. 2024 September 09 [cited 2025 January 12];14(17). doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14171995

I. Strenja, E. Dadić Hero, M. Perković and I. Šoša, "Fentanyl and Sudden Death—A Postmortem Perspective for Diagnosing and Predicting Risk", Diagnostics, vol. 14, no. 17, September 2024. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:184:483522. [Accessed: 12 January 2025]

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Title (english)Fentanyl and Sudden Death—A Postmortem Perspective for Diagnosing and Predicting Risk
AuthorInes Strenja
AuthorElizabeta Dadić-Hero
AuthorManuela Perković
AuthorIvan Šoša
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Medicine
(Department of Anatomy)
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Medicine
(Department of Neurology)
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Medicine
(Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine)
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical Medical Sciences
Forensic Medicine
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical Medical Sciences
Psychiatry
Abstract (english)
Sudden, unexpected deaths are extremely difficult for families, especially when the victim is a child. Most sudden deaths occur due to cardiovascular issues, and a smaller number (approximately one-quarter) are attributed to other causes, such as epilepsy. The medicinal and non-medicinal use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, which can cause breathing problems, is frequently involved in these deaths. It is also being found more often in autopsies of sudden death cases, and the number of overdose deaths from illicit drugs containing fentanyl is increasing. There are cases in which it is mixed with other drugs. A gene known as the KCNH2 gene or human ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG), involved in the heart’s electrical activity, can be related to abnormal heart rhythms. This gene, along with others, may play a role in sudden deaths related to fentanyl use. In response, we have examined the scientific literature on genetic variations in the KCNH2 gene that can cause sudden death, the impact of fentanyl on this process, and the potential benefits of genetic testing for the victims to offer genetic counseling for their family members.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Original scientific paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleDiagnostics
Numberingvol. 14, no. 17, 1995
e-ISSN2075-4418
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14171995
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:184:483522
Publication2024-09-09
Document URLhttps://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/17/1995
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